We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Diachronic Dialogues

- Authority and Continuity in Homer and the Homeric Tradition

About Diachronic Dialogues

Diachronic Dialogues considers central aspects of Homer's poetry, such as truth, knowledge, gender, virtue and the heroic code, authorship, memory and song, diction and formula. This book makes the case for performative, rather than essential values in the Illiad and the Odyssey.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780739111345
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 274
  • Published:
  • December 27, 2005
  • Dimensions:
  • 155x227x22 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 436 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: October 25, 2024

Description of Diachronic Dialogues

Diachronic Dialogues considers central aspects of Homer's poetry, such as truth, knowledge, gender, virtue and the heroic code, authorship, memory and song, diction and formula. This book makes the case for performative, rather than essential values in the Illiad and the Odyssey.

User ratings of Diachronic Dialogues



Find similar books
The book Diachronic Dialogues can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.